New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
BULLIVANT GALLERY DUCATI POSTER
Ducatisti worldwide must be positively giddy with delight. After all, the motor-sports-oriented Bullivant Gallery has just released Sognare en Rosso (that’s “Dreaming in Red,” for you non-Italian types). Measuring 4 x 6 feet, the glossy full-color poster depicts a Ducati 996 SPS being uncrated. Suggested retail price is $40, plus shipping and handling.
Bullivant Gallery, 1100 Lami, St. Louis, MO 63104; 888/767-8375
ARAI JOHN KOCINSKI REPLICA HELMET
For the 500cc Grand Prix fan who thinks he’s getting the short end of the aftermarket stick, we give you Arai’s RX-7RR3 with John Kocinski graphics. One of Arai’s more popular models, the lightweight fiberglass lid comes with standard RX fare, such as a free-flowing ventilation system, optically correct faceshield and removable, washable interior. Kocinski’s colors will set you back $595.
Arai Helmets, PO. Box 9485, Daytona, FL 32120; 800/766-2724
HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL TOOL KIT
The Motor Company is at it again. Digging itself ever deeper into that American-made niche, that is. This time, Harley-Davidson is including in its accessories lineup a tool kit that specifically caters to all Softail models. The $170 kit includes Allen wrenches, sockets, axle wrench, screwdrivers, pliers and more. Also available is a larger, multi-fit version of the kit for $190.
Harley-Davidson, 3700 W. Juneau Ave., Milwaukee, Wl 53201; 800/LUV2RIDE
DAINESE TECHNO BACKPACK
The best ideas are usually simple ones. Combining protection with storage, for example. Why hasn’t anyone thought of that? Fortunately, someone has. Dainese’s $199 Techno Backpack mates the company’s articulated, plastic back protector with a cordura backpack. The adjustable ensemble incorporates three compartments, the largest of which will accommodate a full-face helmet, and comes in black only.
Moto Race, PO. Box 861, Wilbraham, MA 01095; 800/628-4040
TOUT TERRAIN JACKETS
Here’s the skinny on what's hot on the Continent: rout Terrain jackets. Looking about as retro as your favorite cafe-racer, the coats are fashioned from top-grain Spanish cowhide and feature quilted liners, snap-down collars and a second layer of leather at the elbows. Attention-getters without a doubt, the jackets cost $550 each.
Giocar America, 5788 Dawson Ave., Goleta, CA 93117, 800/685-6633
SNUG HARBOR CALENDARS
Junk those girlie pin-ups and add a touch of class to your workshop with a Snug Harbor 1999 calendar. Choose from the black-and-white Classic Moments or the full-color Boxer Lust. The former measures 20 x 20 inches, depicts 1960s Grand Prix racing and costs $30. The latter incorporates a host of BMW shots, natch, and measures 16 x 17 inches. Price is $35. Both require $5 shipping and handling.
Snug Harbor Motorsports, 24843 Del Prado, Ste. 523, Dana Point, CA 92629; 949/496-2413
TROY LEE SPEED EQUIPMENT RACEGEAR
Speed Equipment Racegear is the latest in a long line of motocross attire that designer Troy Lee is, well, designing. Included in Lee’s new lineup are cotton jerseys with underarm mesh and raglan sleeve design, plus matching ballistic-nylon pants with kevlar and a stretch waist. The $50 available in S-XXL, while the $148 pants come in men’s 26-38 sizes.
Troy Lee Designs, 1821 Wild Turkey Cir., Corona, CA 91720] 909/371-5219
AVENGER VSR-7 TRAILER
No we’re not talking about “The Avengers,” that campy Sixties television program. More like the VSR-7, a 7-foot-wide trailer that accommodates two full-size motorcycles. Compatible with half-ton pickups, vans and SUVs, it has an aluminum-framed sidedoor, plywood floors and wall liners, and interior lighting. Plus, the $6000 trailer comes with a slew of options like adjustable, flush-mount tie-downs, crank-up roof vents, ladder racks and more.
Avenger Corp., 19875 M-205, Edwardsburg, MI 49112; 616/641-7605
